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Enter to Win Our #MyGreenDotAdvice Sweepstakes Today!

August 1, 2018 By Green Dot 3 Comments

Enter to Win Our #MyGreenDotAdvice Sweepstakes Today!

See Official Rules for alternate method of entry where no purchase is necessary. Share your best money advice for a chance to win $150! 👀 Here’s how you can join the fun: On Instagram: 💚 Follow @greendotcards on Instagram. 💚 Post a photo or video on your account publicly showing you wearing the color green. 💚 Include a caption with the best money advice you’ve ever … [Read more...]

Congrats to Our Payday Bonus Sweepstakes Winners!

July 27, 2018 By Green Dot 53 Comments

Congrats to Our Payday Bonus Sweepstakes Winners!

Our Payday Bonus Sweepstakes is now over. Thank you to all that participated and congratulations to all our lucky winners. Be sure to bookmark the blog and follow us on social media to be the first to know about upcoming promotions from Green Dot!   Get a Card Your card must be registered to participate. See Official Rules for alternate method of entry where no … [Read more...]

New Survey Shares Some Surprising Insights on Credit Card Debt

July 26, 2018 By Green Dot Leave a Comment

New Survey Shares Some Surprising Insights on Credit Card Debt

Credit card debt in America continues to rise; the Federal Reserve released numbers for August 2017 showing over $13 billion in outstanding credit card debt. Why has credit card debt become such a problem? According to a 2017 study from creditcards.com, which surveyed credit card holders in the United States, “many carry debt for years; those with more income [are] … [Read more...]

25 Family-Friendly Activities You Can Do This Summer

July 25, 2018 By Green Dot Leave a Comment

25 Family-Friendly Activities You Can Do This Summer

This blog contains hyperlinks to sites that are not operated by Green Dot. The Green Dot Privacy Policy does not apply to the inked sites, and you should consult the Privacy Policies on those sites for further information. Green Dot does not provide and is not responsible for the product, service or overall content on those sites. Summer is upon us, which means time spent with … [Read more...]

How to Transform from ‘Bad Saver’ to ‘Good Saver’

July 24, 2018 By Green Dot 1 Comment

How to Transform from ‘Bad Saver’ to ‘Good Saver’

What kind of saver are you? Do you prioritize saving money, so that it’s as natural as paying your monthly bills? Or do you only save when you remember to, occasionally increasing any account balances you can? If it’s the latter, you’re not protecting yourself or preparing for the future. A healthy savings routine will help you factor in costs for retirement, emergency … [Read more...]

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